Mayor flags new bidding thresholds that could affect borough purchasing

Mar 4, 2025

Mayor James Malone told council that recent legislation changes municipal bidding thresholds, requiring three written or telephonic bids for purchases between $12,900 and $23,800 and formal bidding for contracts over $23,800; council will incorporate the change into procurement procedures.

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Mayor James Malone told council at the March 4 meeting that changes to state legislation have altered local bidding thresholds. Malone said three written or telephonic purchase bids will be required for projects priced between $12,900 and $23,800, and that formal sealed bidding will be necessary for purchases and contracts over $23,800.

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